High Rise Chili Cheddar Biscuits

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These biscuits are buttery and light, and do they rise high! Make certain to grate your frozen butter into the flour mixture instead of using a pastry knife, this method insures a very light flakey biscuit.

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Steps

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Set oven to 400 degrees.

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Sift together , flour , baking powder , chili flakes , chili powder and salt.

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Using a grater , grate the frozen butter into dry mixture.

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Add 1 / 2 cup finely-grated cheddar cheese.

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Toss to combine.

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Make a well in the center of dry ingredients.

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Pour in the half and half cream.

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Stir , until a ragged dough forms.

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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

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Knead just until the dough holds together.

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Pat with hands into a 1-1 / 2-inch thickness.

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Using only a biscuit cutter , cut into round biscuit shapes , rerolling extra dough scraps.

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Arrange biscuits on a ungreased baking sheet.

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Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tops of bicuits.

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Bake for 12-15 minutes , or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, chili flakes, chili powder, salt, butter, cheddar cheese, half-and-half cream